It’s said that Louis van Gaal is hopeful of clinching a deal for the Spaniard – who has a release-clause of £22m – in just a few days time.

According to ESPN FC, the Red Devils are rumoured to have arranged a meeting with the representatives of the Barca winger this weekend – while both clubs went head-to-head in a pre-season friendly in the States.

And United’s goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek has excited the Old Trafford faithful by claiming that anything is possible in the transfer market, as they continue to negotiate with the tricky forward:

‘Pedro? We will see, a lot of things can happen in the world of football, but everything is very difficult,’ said Hoek.

Pedro is apparently close to signing for Man United (Picture: Getty)

Pedro is claimed to be assessing his future at the Camp Nou, with his playing not likely to improve next season, as Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi firmly remain Luis Enrique’s first-choice trio in attack.

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With Angel Di Maria looking to be heading to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, the 27-year-old could be a direct replacement.